Views: 27 Author: Sarah Lee Publish Time: 2019-02-22 Origin: Site
Mortar and pestle is a tool for making garlic, which mainly consists of a mortar body and a assist pestle. There are many materials for making mortar and pestle, such as stone, bamboo, stainless steel, ceramics, etc. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages. Consumers can purchase according to their personal preferences and actual conditions.
This article will briefly introduce pestle and mortar around the material of the mortar, how to maintain mortar and pestle set, and the use of mortar pestle.
1. Material of Mortar and Pestle
At present, mortar on the market are dazzling, and mortar and pestle set made of various materials make it impossible for consumers to choose. However, consumers can first understand the advantages and disadvantages of these mortars before comparing them.
(1) Ceramic Mortar with Pestle
The ceramic mortar and pestles are made of ceramics, and the texture is not hard enough, so the strength is too large and it is easy to damage the mortar. Generally used for garlic, ginger and other easy to smash items, but sesame seeds, walnut nuts can not.
(2) Wooden Mortar with Pestle
The wooden mortar and pestle is made of wood and has the characteristics of small size and convenient carrying. However, since the surface of the wooden mortar contains glue and paint, long-term use is very harmful to the human body.
(3) Steel Mortar with Pestle
The Steel mortar with pestle is made of steel, but it is easy to rust after a long time, and because the steel does not absorb water, it is easy to splash while griding galic or other including water.
(4) Stone Mortar and Pestle
The stone Mortar with Pestle is made of natural stone, including bluestone, marble, granite, artificial stone, etc., and natural stone will have a certain amount of radiation, so it will have some impact on the human body. In addition, in addition to high radiation, artificial stone also has toxic substances such as high-pressure glue, so consumers should avoid artificial stone.
2. How to Maintain Mortar and Pestle Set
Newly bought stone mortar and pestle are not immediately usable, and consumers need to clean up before they can be used. First, the consumer cleans the inside of the mortar with clean water. Because of the first cleaning, the stone powder on the inner surface of the can causes the water to be whitened. This consumer does not have to worry. Stone powder is left by grinding the garlic cans during processing. Generally, it will not appear again after washing several times.
3. Usage of Mortar and Pestle
Mortar and pestle is called a garlic pot in China, it can also be used to smash ginger, shallots, etc. Garlic is a spicy ingredient, so adding it to the dish helps to remove the astringency and improve the taste of the ingredients. People who are generally cold and physically weak are most likely to have cold hands and feet, so you can put ginger in the body to remove the coldness when cooking. However, many people will spit out the ginger when they eat the vegetables, but the ginger will not be felt when they are mixed. In addition, you can put ginger and minced garlic in the cooking of meat, which can improve the taste and taste of the meat.
